CVE-2018-0264CWE-20

A vulnerability in the Cisco WebEx Network Recording Player for Advanced Recording Format (ARF) files could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to…

published May 2, 2018

CVSS
—
EPSS
3%
Percentile
87.3
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚡ A cleverly crafted email can lead to an unwelcome guest in your system! An attacker can exploit the Cisco WebEx Network Recording Player vulnerability through malicious ARF files, targeting unsuspecting users. 🔥 Think of it like receiving a beautifully wrapped gift that contains a sneaky little critter inside – once you unwrap it, that critter can wreak havoc in your cozy home. Just like that, opening a malicious ARF file can let an attacker execute harmful code on your system without you even realizing it. If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on your machine, potentially leading to data theft, unauthorized access, or system manipulation. The consequences could range from minor annoyances to absolutely devastating breaches of security, depending on the attacker's intentions!

Put simply

Think of it like receiving a beautifully wrapped gift that contains a sneaky little critter inside – once you unwrap it, that critter can wreak havoc in your cozy home. Just like that, opening a malicious ARF file can let an attacker execute harmful code on your system without you even realizing it. This vulnerability allows unauthenticated remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on a user's system via specially crafted ARF files in the Cisco WebEx Network Recording Player. Users are tricked into opening malicious links or attachments, which then exploit the flaw.

What to do

If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on your machine, potentially leading to data theft, unauthorized access, or system manipulation. The consequences could range from minor annoyances to absolutely devastating breaches of security, depending on the attacker's intentions! To secure your system, update to the latest Cisco WebEx Business Suite (WBS31: T31.23.4 or later, WBS32: T32.12 or later), Cisco WebEx Meetings (T32.12 or later), and ensure your Cisco WebEx Meetings Server is on at least version 3.0 Patch 1. Don't let those critters in! You've got this! Update your systems and keep those pesky critters at bay! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.03034 · 87.3th percentile
Weakness
CWE-20 · Improper Input Validation
Published
2018-05-02T22:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 02 MAY 22:00Z
    A vulnerability in the Cisco WebEx Network Recording Player for Advanced Recording Format (ARF) files could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to…
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